Freshen Up Old Exercises by Closing Your Eyes


Updated 08/24/11 5:03 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Exercises to Try With Closed Eyes

We rely on our eyes so much when we exercise that if you take your sight away briefly, it forces your body to tap into its senses of hearing and touch, which can help you become more aware of your body and how it's moving. Doing certain exercises with your eyes closed is also more difficult when it comes to balance, not to mention a little scary, so it can bring new life to boring exercises Read more

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight


Updated 05/24/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Earn More Money

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more

Fit Philosophy: Ginnifer Goodwin


Updated 05/22/12 3:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ginnifer Goodwin Diet and Fitness Routine

Happy birthday, Ginnifer Goodwin! The Once Upon a Time star turns 34 today, and to celebrate we're taking a look at how Ginnifer stays active and fit in her daily life. Always on the go: Ginnifer often credits living in health-conscious LA for her active lifestyle. Whether she's going to Ballet Body or The Bar Method, her workouts gravitate toward leotards, the barre, and pliés. She also turns Read more

Which Makeup Style Do You Prefer on Jennifer Lopez?


Updated 05/15/12 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jennifer Lopez's Dark Lipstick Look

Jennifer Lopez strayed from her customary neutral, caramel-toned beauty look for a more dark and daring persona at the premiere of What to Expect When You're Expecting. While we're used to seeing Jennifer done up in feathered lashes and a neutral, high-gloss lip look, last night the talented star opted to shake it up with a makeup revamp. She accented her champagne gown with a shimmering Read more

5 Foods That Boost Your Memory


Updated 05/14/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Foods That Help Memory

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Mandy Oaklander, Prevention Leave it to scientists to burst our bubble. For years, studies have told us that chewing gum can boost memory recall, and as such, we’d pop Chiclets during noggin-twisting times: exams, high school reunions, Jeopardy. Did it ever work for us? Honestly, we can’t remember — and Read more

Dark Shadows Decor Inspiration: '70s Moroccan Goth For the Modern Home


Updated 05/15/12 11:44 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Dark Shadows Modern Gothic Decor

Opening today, Tim Burton's Dark Shadows, which is based on the gothic soap opera of the same name, promises to deliver some truly wild set design, as well as signature Burton kookiness. Take a look at some of our favorite aspects of the set design, and then learn how you can adapt it to fit your style. You may be surprised by how well this look could work for your home! All film photos courtesy Read more

A Reader Recipe: Chunky Monkey Super Omega-3 Energy Bars


Updated 05/10/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Chunky Monkey Flavored Energy Bars

FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber offers vegan, gluten-free, and kid-friendly energy bars inspired by the Ben and Jerry's Chunky Monkey ice cream flavor. She shared it with us in our Healthy Recipe group in the Fit Community. Chunky Monkey Super Omega-3 Energy Bars Makes 12 bars Ingredients: 1 ripe banana 12 medjool dates, pitted 1 cup raw walnuts 1 cup quinoa flakes ½ cup chia Read more

Johnny Depp Brings Dark Shadows to London


Updated 05/09/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Johnny Depp at Dark Shadows London Premiere Pictures

Johnny Depp joined his Dark Shadows director Tim Burton and costars including Helena Bonham Carter, Chloe Moretz, and Eva Green in London this evening. The group first premiered their new film Monday in LA, where Johnny also fit in a quick taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live! yesterday afternoon. Johnny talked about several of his famous friends during his chat with Jimmy and even took questions from Read more

Buzz Blabber: We're Counting the Days to The Dark Knight Rises


Updated 05/06/12 9:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dark Knight Rises Trailer Fan Reaction

Last week we learned that Ian Somerhalder has his eye on the part of Christian Grey in the big-screen adaption of Fifty Shades of Grey. This week, it looks like he's got some competition, fellow member of the TV undead, Alexander Skarsgard. Rumors about the casting piqued your interest, and we were curious to hear what you had to say on the Ian vs. Alexander debate of 2012. Other topics that got Read more